Agenda: Are you struggling to stay focused on your business goals because you have too much information to sift through? Then the One Page Business Plan strategy is right for you. Join Edgar Olivo for this interactive and informative workshop that will help you get on track and stay there!

Agenda: Mix and mingle over coffee at this networking event. Bring your business cards. Guests may attend two times.

Cost: Free.

Information/registration: www.lakepleasantchamber.com. 602-910-3035.

RISE AND SHINE TOASTMASTERS

When: 7-8:30 a.m. Saturday.

Where: The Arizona Republic Mesa Center, 106 E. Baseline Road, Mesa.

Agenda: The group is a member organization of Toastmasters International, which seeks to help members develop strong communication and leadership skills through practice speeches, meeting assignments and evaluating the speeches of others.

Agenda: Coffey, star of Bravo’s “Salon Takeover” and author of “It’s Not About the Hair,” comes to Mesa to share her business expertise and passion in an interactive way that aims to leave attendees feeling elevated and ready to use skills they learn in their businesses and lives.

Agenda: The Innovation Arizona Summit is presented by MIT Enterprise Forum Phoenix and the Arizona Commerce Authority for innovators and entrepreneurs who want to connect with resources, service providers, growth-support groups, business executives, investors and incubators. The program will feature CEO presentations and educational breakout sessions covering crowdfunding, protecting intellectual property and driving revenue.

Agenda: Find other members who complement your investment strategy or can help you with your needs. Meets second Tuesday of each month.

Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Sponsor: Arizona Real Estate Investment Association.

Information/registration: 520-271-3081; call for time.

NORTH PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS RESOURCE NETWORKING LUNCHEON

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday.

Where: Moon Valley Country Club, 151 W. Moon Valley Drive, Phoenix.

Agenda: Speakers give presentations about a number of subjects and network with fellow business owners and community members. Luncheon meetings are open to members and guests and are held the second Tuesday of every month.

Agenda: The Airpark of Scottsdale Business Networking International Group hosts the event. Registration required.

Cost: $12 includes lunch.

Information/registration: 602-570-1096.

PHOENIX ASSOCIATION OF

REALTORS INVESTOR PANEL

DISCUSSION

When: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Where: Phoenix Association of Realtors, 5033 N. 19th Ave.

Agenda: Join Empire West Title Agency and Nova Home Loans for their exclusive investor panel discussion. Four local investors will speak about real-estate investment-strategy tips and how to get your buyers’ offers accepted. This event is open to all licensed Realtors. Panelists are Tanya Marchiol, Erik Anderson, Malcolm Toussaint and Tracy Ferring.

Cost: Free.

Information/registration: 602-327-1525.

SHAKERS AND STIRRERS

SCOTTSDALE BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Where: El Santo Cantina, 7301 E. Butherus Drive.

Agenda: Make quality business connections and mingle with top professionals.

Agenda: Open to the community, the Mix-It-Up Expo is an employee and business mixer to connect Everest College Phoenix students and community members with businesses. It’s an opportunity to learn more about various employee benefits offered by local companies and network with the Phoenix and Mesa area business community. A number of well-known companies will be represented at the Expo. Enjoy networking and employment opportunities in a social atmosphere.

Agenda: Adams, knowledge-management and training professional of eLightened Mind, will discuss the varying Knowledge Management tools and techniques that startups can use to capture and leverage critical knowledge.

Agenda: A panel of experts will discuss real-life financial issues facing women led by Sharon Lechter, best-selling author and founder of Pay Your Family First. Panel will include Angela Hallier, managing partner of Hallier & Lawrence, PLC., certified family law specialist and judge pro tempore; Darra Lynn Rayndon, an experienced practicing attorney and a certified tax specialist and fiduciary in Arizona; and Deborah Bateman, executive vice president of wealth strategies at NBAZ.

Cost: Free.

Information/registration: www.nbarizona.com/Event-Calendar.jsp.

BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEWS FOR JOB SEEKERS WORKSHOP

When: 7 p.m. June 17.

Where: Training to You, 2200 N. Central Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix.

Agenda: In this workshop, participants prepare for questions by sharing common behavioral questions and information about what employers are looking for and how to be better prepared in your interview.

Agenda: The Paradise Valley Chapter of the Family History society meets monthly to hear speakers present topics related to genealogy and provide tips on how to research your ancestors. Visitors are welcome. The group meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Visit website for more details on monthly speakers and topics.

Agenda: Meets the third Thursday of each month. Cost is free for the first meeting, with a choice of being an active or passive member.

Cost: $25 per month.

Information/registration: 480-922-0290.

Seminars | June 21-27

F.A.Q. SPEAKER REGI ADAMS

PRESENTS ON KNOWLEDGE

MANAGEMENT

When: 2-3 p.m. June 21.

Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

Agenda: Built on interviews with 35 people who changed careers and subsequently became leaders in their fields, Dr. Steve Broe has identified the most important five principles for working in a changing world. He will share these principles and show how they can be used to stay flexible and responsive.

Agenda: A monthly discussion about international business. Registration required.

Cost: $15 per meeting.

Information/registration: www.azigg.com. 480-595-5000.

Weekly meetings

SPEAKEASY TOASTMASTERS

When: 6:30 p.m. Mondays.

Where: Fire Station 50, 20225 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix.

Agenda: Speaking and leadership workshop.

Cost: Visit free.

Sponsor: Toastmasters International.

Info/registration: 480-363-3798.

SCOTTSDALIANS TOASTMASTERS CLUB

When: 6:45-8:30 p.m. Mondays.

Where: Paiute Neighborhood Center, 6535 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale.

Agenda: This communication and leadership group meets Monday nights. Gain skills and confidence to express yourself in any situation, whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree. Call Mike Dicerbo for more information. Guests are welcome.

Agenda: Grow your business through word-of-mouth referrals in a group of non-competing businesses that meets each week to refer business to one another.

Cost: Call.

Sponsor: Business Network International.

Info/registration: 480-802-4077.

EAST VALLEY BUSINESS REFERRAL GROUP

When: 7-8:15 a.m. Tuesdays.

Where: Denny’s Restaurant, 1368 N. Cooper Road, Gilbert.

Agenda: Business-referral networking.

Cost: Call.

Info/registration: Everett Cook, 602-320-5229.

GILBERT TOASTMASTERS CLUB

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Where: Page Park Center, 132 W. Bruce Ave., Gilbert.

Agenda: To provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

Agenda: Get essential information for planning corporate, industry or association meetings and conferences. The National Speakers Association is an organization of professional speakers, trainers, facilitators and consultants.

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